Stellar subtraction

This illustration shows how subtracting observations of a stellar surface during an exoplanet transit from observations of the star when the planet is not present can give us detailed information about the stellar surface obscured by the exoplanet.

Crédit:

D. Dravins

À propos de l'image

Identification:stellar_subtraction-1080-cc
Type:Dessin
Date de publication:8 septembre 2017 12:00
Taille:3742 x 1080 px

À propos de l'objet

Type:Unspecified : Planet : Special Cases : Transiting
Catégorie:Exoplanets
Illustrations
Stars

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